Gallup Survey Finds Capella University Alumni Beat National Average for Workplace Engagement; Report Above-Average Satisfaction with Their Alma Mater

Capella graduates more likely than peers nationwide to be in first
generation in their family to earn a college degree

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#alumni–A new report issued by Gallup has found that 44 percent of Capella
University alumni meet Gallup’s definition of workplace engagement,
surpassing the national average of 32 percent of all Americans engaged
at work, as reported in the yearly Gallup
Employee Engagement study.

According to the Gallup survey completed by more than 5,000 Capella
University alumni, 79 percent of Capella University graduates agree that
Capella was the perfect school for them, surpassing the national average
of college graduates nationwide at every degree level. Other findings
regarding strong career success include:

• Seventy-two percent of Capella graduates agree that their career is
  positively affected by a Capella degree.
• Eight in 10 agree that they are deeply interested in the work they do.
• Eighty-seven percent of Capella alumni say their current work is
  somewhat or completely related to their degree.

Beyond the workplace, results also show that at Capella:

• The majority of graduates are first-generation students, greatly
  exceeding the national average for graduate programs.
  • Fifty-nine percent of master’s alumni and 63 percent of doctoral
    alumni compared to 38 and 30 percent respectively.

  “Since our founding, the mission of Capella University has been to
  extend access to high-quality degree programs for adults who seek to
  maximize their personal and professional potential,” said Dr. Richard
  Senese, university president and chief academic officer. “We’re pleased
  to see that our mission is reflected in the experiences of our alumni.”

  The Gallup-Purdue Index used within Gallup’s survey of Capella alumni is
  a representative study of more than 30,000 U.S. college alumni, which
  examines the long-term success of graduates. It was established to
  create a more holistic understanding of student success, including
  whether universities are graduating students who are engaged in their
  jobs and satisfied in their personal lives.

  To learn about the Gallup-Purdue Index results, click here.

  About Capella University

  Capella University (www.capella.edu)
  is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1993, the
  university is dedicated to providing flexible, professionally aligned
  online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their
  careers. As of September 30, 2016, more than 37,500 students were
  enrolled in Capella’s bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate
  programs. Known for its commitment to learner success, academic quality
  and innovations in online education, Capella pioneered competency-based
  direct assessment programs allowing students to learn at their own pace.
  Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education
  Company (NASDAQ: CPLA). For more information, call 1.888.CAPELLA
  (888.227.3552).

  Contacts

  Capella University
  Alicia Amling, 612-977-4836
  alicia.amling@capella.edu